Tag: Regulatory Reform

Health Insurance Crisis in Alaska: Over 36,000 Residents Affected by Changes in Medicaid

By 2034, 36,000 Alaskans may lack health insurance, amid rising costs and Medicaid reform impacting hospitals and healthcare providers.

Cigna & FTC Settle: Transforming Pharmacy Benefits Management

Cigna's settlement with the FTC on pharmacy benefits reform marks a pivotal moment for compliance and profitability in health insurance. Learn about its impacts and future plans.

Florida Homeowner Insurance Crisis Highlights Need for Resilience and Reform

Florida's homeowner insurance market faces rising premiums and policy cancellations amid escalating climate risks. Insurers pull out, prompting calls for resilience-focused reforms and sustainable building practices to stabilize coverage and costs.

New York’s High Insurance Costs Driven by Legal and Regulatory Factors

New York's insurance premiums are among the highest in the U.S., driven by no-fault auto insurance laws, the Scaffold Law, and rising litigation finance. Legal reforms could reduce costs and improve market competition.

Bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act Aims to Modernize U.S. Housing Policy

The House Financial Services Committee introduces the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act to modernize housing policy, improve affordability, and streamline regulatory processes for development across the U.S.

House Subcommittee Tackles ACA Subsidy Fraud and Regulatory Reforms

Congress House subcommittee reviews ACA subsidy fraud issues and regulatory reforms to improve eligibility verification and reduce healthcare costs amid pandemic-era subsidy expansions.

Homeowners Insurance Market Faces Rising Premiums; Consumer Protections Proposed

Homeowners face insurance premium hikes due to extreme weather and costs. Consumer Reports urges adoption of Bill of Rights for stronger protections and transparency in insurance policies.

Florida Insurance Market Shows Operational Gains Amid Affordability Concerns

Survey reveals Florida's insurance market is operationally improving post-Hurricane Ian but affordability and stability concerns persist for homeowners.

ACA Subsidy Expiration Sparks Call for Health Insurance Reforms

The expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies in 2026 raises costs for enrollees and exposes key insurance flaws. Policy reforms are critical to improving claim denials, network adequacy, and subsidy fairness.

Florida Homeowners Insurance Market Shows Operational Gains Amid Premium Concerns

Survey reveals Florida homeowners insurance market stabilization with faster claims but ongoing premium affordability issues post-Hurricane Ian.